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the u.s. military says more than 20 targets have been hit, clearing the way for air patrols to ground libya's air force. speaking from brazil yesterday, president obama said the operation is needed to help protect libyan civilians from supporters of the regime. >> i want the american people to know, the use of force is not our first choice, but we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells is his people there will be no mercy. >> in a statement this morning, mr. gadhafi said he is quote prepared to die for his people. >>> time now is 7:10. an unbelievable rescue as the death toll climbs, a hopeful design that survivers are still out there in japan. >>> an international superstar who once hoped to be haiti's next president is shot overnight. >>> let's take a look outside. the roads are still wet. it has been a busy night overnight, and we're going to talk live with the chp, next. >>> good morning to you, giving you a look at somersault this morning. southwesterlies 10 to 15 miles per hour. 46degr
the u.s. military says more than 20 targets have been hit, clearing the way for air patrols to ground libya's air force. speaking from brazil yesterday, president obama said the operation is needed to help protect libyan civilians from supporters of the regime. >> i want the american people to know, the use of force is not our first choice, but we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells is his people there will be no mercy. >> in a statement this morning, mr. gadhafi said he is...
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president obama last night defended u.s.'s involvement and said it was in the u.s.'s interest to protect the libyan rebels from a mass acker at the hands of their own government. he also said that nato will take full control of the military mission on wednesday. this is something you will hear hillary clinton, the secretary of state, talk about as well. as for moammar gadhafi, he echoed words from the u.n. and nay co-officials saying that regime change by force would be a mistake and the sole purpose of the mission is to protect civilians. >> there's no question that libya and the world would be better off with gadhafi out of power. i, along with many other world leaders, have embraced that goal and will actively pursue it through nonmilitary means. but broadening our mission to include regime change would be a mistake. >> reporter: critics of the president's words say this is still unclear how long the u.s. is going to be involved and to what extent and hue does the u.s. and other countries measure success in libya. those are questions about how we hope to have a be
president obama last night defended u.s.'s involvement and said it was in the u.s.'s interest to protect the libyan rebels from a mass acker at the hands of their own government. he also said that nato will take full control of the military mission on wednesday. this is something you will hear hillary clinton, the secretary of state, talk about as well. as for moammar gadhafi, he echoed words from the u.n. and nay co-officials saying that regime change by force would be a mistake and the sole...
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[no audio ] >>> today, the u.s. has moved naval and air forces closer to libya and says all options are opening, including patrols of libya's airspace to prevent moammar gadhafi from firing on anti-government demonstrators. there are celebrations in a libyan city, the closest one to the capital. overnight, they tried for hours and could not take control of the city 30 miles west of tripoli. >>> singer nelly furtado will receive a big donation she received. she posted on twitter that in 2007 she received $1 million from the libyan leader -- leader for a 45-minute show for guests at a hotel in italy. furtado says that she now plans to donate the money to charity but did not specify which one. >>> and beyonce, mariah carey, usher and 50-cent are being urged to give back money they received in 2008. carey was reported paid $1 million to perform on saint bart's island on new year's eve. >>> a novato man expected to appear in the marin county courtroom today after being accused of importing drug- making chemicals from pol
[no audio ] >>> today, the u.s. has moved naval and air forces closer to libya and says all options are opening, including patrols of libya's airspace to prevent moammar gadhafi from firing on anti-government demonstrators. there are celebrations in a libyan city, the closest one to the capital. overnight, they tried for hours and could not take control of the city 30 miles west of tripoli. >>> singer nelly furtado will receive a big donation she received. she posted on...
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he said both the u.s. and afghanistan governments want the u.s. involved after the 2010 end of operations. >> obviously, it would be a small presence that we have today, but i think we're willing to do that. my sense is that they are interested in us having do that. but we'll be going through this negotiation with them over the next several months to see what we can work out. >> reporter: there's a lot of speculation here in washington, d.c. that secretary gates is preparing to resign and this could be his last trip to afghanistan as defense secretary. reporting from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news >>> all right. thank you, alison. >>> 8:15. in libya, rebel forces faced renewed air attacks today. the troops loyal to moammar gadhafi want to keep the forces from addens vaing to the city of tripoli. the-- from advancing to the city of tripoli. >>> a hearing will take place today after allegations that a contra costa county refinery is not monitoring its pollution properly. the controversy is centered over the conocophillips in rod
he said both the u.s. and afghanistan governments want the u.s. involved after the 2010 end of operations. >> obviously, it would be a small presence that we have today, but i think we're willing to do that. my sense is that they are interested in us having do that. but we'll be going through this negotiation with them over the next several months to see what we can work out. >> reporter: there's a lot of speculation here in washington, d.c. that secretary gates is preparing to...
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delta, united continental, american and u.s. airways have already raised their fares. >>> several roads are still unplowed and a handful of schools are closed after a record snowstorm. two to three inches per hour hit burlington. it all added up 2028 inches. so far it's -- 28 inches. so far it's been the third snow iest record 234 -- snowiest record in history. a 2-year-old boy is dead after being hit in his family's driveway by a snowplow driven by a family member. >>> heavy equipment was called in to clear the rest of this road out. what do you do? >> you don't want to step out in that. >> no. >>> let's see what's happening around the bay bridge? you are actually donna see the highway patrol run a traffic break -- gonna see the highway patrol run a traffic break. crews are transporting a crane right before the tunnel. so do expect some delays across the span. 880 near the oakland coliseum has been relatively quiet. have not seen much. 101 in san jose traffic has picked up northbound as you drive toward the airport. it's been s
delta, united continental, american and u.s. airways have already raised their fares. >>> several roads are still unplowed and a handful of schools are closed after a record snowstorm. two to three inches per hour hit burlington. it all added up 2028 inches. so far it's -- 28 inches. so far it's been the third snow iest record 234 -- snowiest record in history. a 2-year-old boy is dead after being hit in his family's driveway by a snowplow driven by a family member. >>> heavy...
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they received permission to close as many as 300 u.s. stores. >>> well, bay area transit and housing agencies are predicting your future. they are looking at our area 25 years from now. they predict there will be $2 million more people here in the bay area in the year 2036. there will be 900,000 more apartments, condos and homes to accommodate them. most of those homes will be built near bus stations and rail stations. >>> a local sin gnaw gog is holding a bone marrow drive this weekend to try to save a san mateo teenager's life. the boy was recently diagnosed with the rare disease that requires immediate treatment. his sin gnaw gog in burlingame will hold a drive to help find bryce a match. the group is particularly looking for russian, italian, jewish donors, since that's his background. >>> 8:49. well-- 7:49. a bar in modesto may lose its liquor license all because of what was found inside during a recent raid. >>> they were seen shivering in the aftermath of the disaster in japan and now we're learning what's become of this loyal dog
they received permission to close as many as 300 u.s. stores. >>> well, bay area transit and housing agencies are predicting your future. they are looking at our area 25 years from now. they predict there will be $2 million more people here in the bay area in the year 2036. there will be 900,000 more apartments, condos and homes to accommodate them. most of those homes will be built near bus stations and rail stations. >>> a local sin gnaw gog is holding a bone marrow drive...
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the u.s. is taking the lead role on launching those attacks. this is video from moammar gadhafi's compound, from what appears to be crews missile strikes. top obama administration officials are going to great emphasis to -- great efforts to say the coalition is minimal. >> we'll have a minimal role. >> reporter: but some democrats and republicans are expressing concern that the mission in libya is not defined and there's no end plan. senator john kerry says the goal is not to remove moammar gadhafi from power. >> i would not call it going to war. this is a very limited operation that is geared to save lives. >> reporter: now, oakland congresswoman barbara lee joined a call with other liberal house democrats over the weekend, questioning the constitutionality of the operation. they say congress should have been involved. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, alison. 7:17. president obama, meanwhile, continues his five-day tour of latin america wi
the u.s. is taking the lead role on launching those attacks. this is video from moammar gadhafi's compound, from what appears to be crews missile strikes. top obama administration officials are going to great emphasis to -- great efforts to say the coalition is minimal. >> we'll have a minimal role. >> reporter: but some democrats and republicans are expressing concern that the mission in libya is not defined and there's no end plan. senator john kerry says the goal is not to remove...
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the u.s. military said the coalition air strikes have destroyed libya's air force. rebel forces are pushing towards the capital city of tripoli. but gadhafi's loyalists show no sign of backing down. >>> the trial of the two men accused of killing clock check journalist chauncey bailey will continue. the admitted gunman will take the stand. he's expected to testify against the two plotting to kill bailey. yesterday a police officer testified. he found two weapons during a 2007 raid on the black muslim bakery. >>> san jose moves a step closer to closing the budget gap. they tentatively agreed to mayor chuck reed's request. seven city unions, including the police are still negotiating. >> if the others don't come, ultimately the council has to decide whether to continue employment. they have a right to go to arbitration. >> if all 11 unions agree to the cuts, the city will save $38 million, but the city manager's office source tells ktvu there will stem be -- still be layoffs. >>> now that san mateo officials know what their budget will look like, they're scheduling pu
the u.s. military said the coalition air strikes have destroyed libya's air force. rebel forces are pushing towards the capital city of tripoli. but gadhafi's loyalists show no sign of backing down. >>> the trial of the two men accused of killing clock check journalist chauncey bailey will continue. the admitted gunman will take the stand. he's expected to testify against the two plotting to kill bailey. yesterday a police officer testified. he found two weapons during a 2007 raid on...
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but now the red cross is asking the u.s. for even more help. >> if the u.s. government we give us some supplies, airplanes, or boats to bring all the people and mainly people are coming from southern asia. >> so far president obama has only approved the use of u.s. military aircraft to help egyptian refugees return home. >>> grocery prices are up again, what is behind the spike and how some local food agencies are now dealing with it. >> we can't do business two weeks at a time. it's not responsible. and it threatens the progress we've been making. >> and the call for a bipartisanship president obama is making this morning as the federal government approaches a possible shutdown. >>> good morning, san jose. mix of sunshine and clouds there for you. starting out 45 degrees and slight winds. >>> the man accused of trying to assassinate congresswoman gabrielle giffords will be arraigned on wednesday on dozens of new charges. 22-year-old jarrod loughner is facing 49 charges nor the january 8th shooting. the previous charges only listed giffords and two of her aid
but now the red cross is asking the u.s. for even more help. >> if the u.s. government we give us some supplies, airplanes, or boats to bring all the people and mainly people are coming from southern asia. >> so far president obama has only approved the use of u.s. military aircraft to help egyptian refugees return home. >>> grocery prices are up again, what is behind the spike and how some local food agencies are now dealing with it. >> we can't do business two weeks...
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now u.s. flights to japan have been canceled or some have been rerouted that left before the earthquake happened. they're being diverted either 164 miles away or owe sock ca, 340 miles away. one flight coming into japan from tokyo was diverted. but, again, ground transportation has to be very difficult. we're waiting for a very large delta jetliner to and but the situation is that if you're going to japan or no someone who is, those plans are likely canceled. at the least they will be delayed. reporting live from sfo. >> all right, tom. this is what it's like in japan after that devastating tsunami. just look at this. you can see no signs of any planes. the terminal flooded except for one run way. this airport is about 150 miles north of tokyo. tokyo's main international airport was briefly shut down. we're getting word operations are starting to resume there. an incredible update. >> the shots that we saw from kraig that he had streaming live from japanese tv cars on their side, buildings cru
now u.s. flights to japan have been canceled or some have been rerouted that left before the earthquake happened. they're being diverted either 164 miles away or owe sock ca, 340 miles away. one flight coming into japan from tokyo was diverted. but, again, ground transportation has to be very difficult. we're waiting for a very large delta jetliner to and but the situation is that if you're going to japan or no someone who is, those plans are likely canceled. at the least they will be delayed....
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he also said the u.s. is committed to nuclear power and had learn from the disaster in japan. >> they are using more advanced designs. the number of reactors in the united states, more advanced designs and we're gonna look automatic what went wrong with this huge, huge earthquake and then huge tsunami. >> reporter: but some members of congress are not sat fid with chu are not sates fid with chu's words. they are worried the reactors don't have appropriate protections, especially if they lose power for long periods of time. alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >> all right. thank you, alison. today, president obama is reviewing the aid the u.s. is providing japan to help it recover from the massive earthquake and tsunami. the president is meeting with the u.s. agency for international development to discuss the disaster assistance. in an interview yesterday, president obama said he wants to make sure the japanese people know we have their back. >>> 8:16. toyota made a big announcement hours ago. it are keep i
he also said the u.s. is committed to nuclear power and had learn from the disaster in japan. >> they are using more advanced designs. the number of reactors in the united states, more advanced designs and we're gonna look automatic what went wrong with this huge, huge earthquake and then huge tsunami. >> reporter: but some members of congress are not sat fid with chu are not sates fid with chu's words. they are worried the reactors don't have appropriate protections, especially if...
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they are back in u.s. hands. >>> and top executives from the utility company that runs that damaged nuclear plant apologized to those who fled the radiation threat. they are promising to again state the victims. >>> in a few hours, later today, in fact, we're expecting the arrival of more military families who evacuated japan following the massive quake and tsunami. kraig debro is live at travis air force base about why some families say they decided to get out. >> reporter: good morning, tori. for many, this is the only the first leg of their trip. you can see all of these buses. the buses are all lined up to take some of these people to their next destination. the people on plane most likely have a spouse serving in japan. but at least in one case, the active -- an active member of the military. the people weary from the long flight stepped off the plane from travis. many know this is the first leg of the trip. some people are traveling to memphis from here. >> i have a -- a week and a half of it increas
they are back in u.s. hands. >>> and top executives from the utility company that runs that damaged nuclear plant apologized to those who fled the radiation threat. they are promising to again state the victims. >>> in a few hours, later today, in fact, we're expecting the arrival of more military families who evacuated japan following the massive quake and tsunami. kraig debro is live at travis air force base about why some families say they decided to get out. >>...
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the u.s. intelligence report indicates forces loyal to gadhafi simply removed bodies out of a morgue. >>> the death thole in myanmar stands at 74 after the quake hit the country about 24 hours ago. we first brought you the story yesterday. the quake could be felt hundreds of miles away in several countries, including chats. it forced many people to evacuate their homes. the death toll from the quake is expected to rise. >>> police in santa clara are hoping a big reward may help crack a 17-year-old cold case. 26-year-old matt flores was shot and killed in the parking lot of applied materials in march 1994. the company is offering a $100,000 reward for information lead together killer. flores had only been in the bay area for two weeks when he was killed. his widow now lives in massachusetts with their 17-year-old daughter. >> i've tried to be able to get some kind of closure to say we have to move forward with life. we may never get the answers. i don't like to settle on that. >> investigators
the u.s. intelligence report indicates forces loyal to gadhafi simply removed bodies out of a morgue. >>> the death thole in myanmar stands at 74 after the quake hit the country about 24 hours ago. we first brought you the story yesterday. the quake could be felt hundreds of miles away in several countries, including chats. it forced many people to evacuate their homes. the death toll from the quake is expected to rise. >>> police in santa clara are hoping a big reward may...
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the u.s. navy. >>> it's been an anxious morning for some b.a.r.t. comcommuters -- commuters. >>> right now, hundreds of bay area community college students and their supporters are heading north to the state's capitol. "mornings on 2" starts now. >>> well, good morning to you. i'm dave clark. >> i'm tori campbell. it's monday, march 14th. >>> just hours ago, b.a.r.t. took -- took care of one problem. >> sal has more on the coverage. >> what happened? >> the system is running well. allie rasmus has more. >> reporter: well, right now, there are delays of trains coming in san francisco. at the concord station. that brought the strain line and traffic to a complete standstill. news chopper 2 was overhead when it happened. b.a.r.t. officials still don't know why that derailment happened. crews worked overnight to remove the derailed tank -- train. at 4:00 a.m. this morning, the work was complete and selves was restored. back out here live, there were delays. when we talked to commuters this morning
the u.s. navy. >>> it's been an anxious morning for some b.a.r.t. comcommuters -- commuters. >>> right now, hundreds of bay area community college students and their supporters are heading north to the state's capitol. "mornings on 2" starts now. >>> well, good morning to you. i'm dave clark. >> i'm tori campbell. it's monday, march 14th. >>> just hours ago, b.a.r.t. took -- took care of one problem. >> sal has more on the coverage....
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u.s. is to fly in and put waterdrops down there. have you heard anything about that? >> reporter: we do know already that there were u.s. experts that were brought in, specifically those focused on dooling -- cooling reactors. we know they are using sea water. they using a system of fire hoses to actually put the water in. it might seem like a rudimentary, some say last- ditch effort. you are trying to get water in specific areas of the plant and you are trying to bring it in in a specific amount of volume. but you don't want to risk people while doing it. so those in the aircraft will be threatened in some way, shape or form. in fact, there is a no-fly zone threat in that area. even flights coming into japan are being reboughted to avoid that area. >> please stay safe. thank you. >>> the nuclear threat of the earthquake-damaged japanese nuclear plants is having an impact all over the world. you are looking at demonstrators in germany. they protested to the continued use of reactors there.
u.s. is to fly in and put waterdrops down there. have you heard anything about that? >> reporter: we do know already that there were u.s. experts that were brought in, specifically those focused on dooling -- cooling reactors. we know they are using sea water. they using a system of fire hoses to actually put the water in. it might seem like a rudimentary, some say last- ditch effort. you are trying to get water in specific areas of the plant and you are trying to bring it in in a...
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he'll explain the u.s. military involvement in libya. the president's speech comes as rebels in libya are gaining momentum in their fight against qaddafi. the city of capatola is hoping funding could come soon after a second day of flooding over the weekend. the capatola city council held a meeting yesterday and declared a local state of emergency. that's the first step in getting help from fema. >>> new this morning, the united nations is observing safety procedures in nuclear plants around the world. live in washington dc with the latest on the elevated radiation levels in japan. sandra? >> new this morning, more concerns surrounding the fukushima power plant. they have still not been able to stabilize the reactors there and officials there say the evacuation zone is still in effect. now, this is what we're talking about here. we're talking about the reactors and particularly of concern this morning is reactor two. officials say they have found radioactive measures in the water in a tunnel off of reactor two and that is causing high co
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. >> reporter: the u.s. and britain are discussing an internationally-backed no-fly zone in case gadhafi refuses to step down and continues to its ka late violence against opposition -- escalate violence against opposition forces. there's still a lot of mystery about the strength of gadhafi's government and that mystery is intensifying this morning as a top libyan government official reportedly arrived at the airport in cairo, egypt, saying he had an important message from gadhafi. no word yet on what that message is. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 7:15. and new this morning, we are question's following this -- we're following this right now, pirates off the coast of africa, once again approached the -- approached the ship "mersk alabama." >>> it is 7:16. tragedy in pennsylvania overnight. a devastating farmhouse fire killed seven children in one family. authorities say their mother was in a barn milking cows when the fire started. a 3-year-old girl who is the on
. >> reporter: the u.s. and britain are discussing an internationally-backed no-fly zone in case gadhafi refuses to step down and continues to its ka late violence against opposition -- escalate violence against opposition forces. there's still a lot of mystery about the strength of gadhafi's government and that mystery is intensifying this morning as a top libyan government official reportedly arrived at the airport in cairo, egypt, saying he had an important message from gadhafi. no...
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this is the first time that u.s. citizens have been killed in the wave of pirate attacks that have plagued not only the gulf of aiden but indian ocean in recent years. >>> big news over seas why the dalai lama is stepping down from one of his rolls. >>> why some are comparing this to the mccarthy witch-hunt for commune nix. >>> what happened overnight. it's considered a huge loss for republican unions. this is being felt all over the country. >>> why your debit card purchase could be declined even if you have the money. >>> a fatal accident in san mateo is finally in the clearing stages. we still have one lane blocked. you can see the backup extends pretty far, all the way to 92, hoping this will be opening momentarily and we'll begin to see traffic pick up again. if you want top use 280 as an alternate for now, we would add vest you to do so. >>> a very controversial hearing will start in washington, d.c. focusing on american muslims and homegrown terrorism. some bay area lawmakers are leading the fight against it.
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no major u.s. carriers have been charged. >>> on on 2 this morning, the follow up to a story we first brought you earlier this week from san francisco. the city cracking down on illegal dumping. catching the people responsible is a challenge. something that becomes very clear when you see this video of yet another case of illegal dumping. >> reporter: you'll have to look closely at this see. it's dark, and hard to see. what this video shows, is how difficult it is to stop illegal dumping. >> it's extremely difficult. mostly, it's most difficult in the bay view hunters neighborhood of san francisco. it's a vast area with a lot of industrial properties. many of which are located on streets that dead end into empty lots. and it's also, has easy access to freeway ramps. >> reporter: ktvu obtained this surveillance video. and you'll only see it here on channel 2. it gives you four different views of a case of illegal dumping. this is january 18, about 1:30 a.m. take a look at this first shot. we're goin
no major u.s. carriers have been charged. >>> on on 2 this morning, the follow up to a story we first brought you earlier this week from san francisco. the city cracking down on illegal dumping. catching the people responsible is a challenge. something that becomes very clear when you see this video of yet another case of illegal dumping. >> reporter: you'll have to look closely at this see. it's dark, and hard to see. what this video shows, is how difficult it is to stop illegal...
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u.s. is helping over there. alison? >> reporter: dave, let's get back to a live look at that house armed services committee hearing going -- committee going on right now. they are testifying about the u.s.-led operation in lib ba. in the last hour, the secretary gates acknowledged the u.s. knows very little about the rebels taking on the libya regime. >> there are multiple, multiple agendas, at this point we don't have a lot of visibility in those. >> reporter: cia operatives, now on the ground in libya, they've been reportedly working in labia for weeks trying to gain the strength of gadhafi 'forces -- gadhafi's forces and they are trying to find out if cade is there -- if al qaeda is there. back to you. >> okay. alison. thank you. >>> a really wild scene in syria. look at this. a speech by president of syria yesterday aingeed, rather than appeased those who -- angered rather than appeased those who wanted it. in his speech, the president blamed the anti-government protests on a foreign c
u.s. is helping over there. alison? >> reporter: dave, let's get back to a live look at that house armed services committee hearing going -- committee going on right now. they are testifying about the u.s.-led operation in lib ba. in the last hour, the secretary gates acknowledged the u.s. knows very little about the rebels taking on the libya regime. >> there are multiple, multiple agendas, at this point we don't have a lot of visibility in those. >> reporter: cia operatives,...
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u.s. citizens are also being urged to defer all nonessential travel to any part of that country because unpredictable wind conditions could spread radioactive contamination. and the u.s. is still telling americans living -- living within 50 miles of the damaged plant to leave the area or at least remain indoors while the japanese government is limiting its warning to people living within 12 miles of the plant. and that's one example of what some in the obama administration believe is japan downplaying the risk. coming up at:15, we'll have a live report -- 7:15, we'll have a live report on this disaster. >>> scientists on the west coast are watching a radioactive plume movement. it's expected to hit the aleutian islands south of i -- that's south of alaska sometime today. health experts are saying radiation is plunging. the epa is installing more radiation detection mob teres here in -- monitors here in california just to keep track of the threat. jade hernandez is joining us live. she's at
u.s. citizens are also being urged to defer all nonessential travel to any part of that country because unpredictable wind conditions could spread radioactive contamination. and the u.s. is still telling americans living -- living within 50 miles of the damaged plant to leave the area or at least remain indoors while the japanese government is limiting its warning to people living within 12 miles of the plant. and that's one example of what some in the obama administration believe is japan...
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. >>> this morning the u.s. navy is rushing to help cool the japanese power plant still at risk of overheating. these are pictures from the navy and they show the barges loaded with freshwater, water, headed towards the fukashima dai-ichi complex it. will be poured on the reactors inside the complex to help cool them down. they were using seawater but now want freshwater. >>> also in japan a mass funeral service for 700 victims of the earthquake and tsunami. the social security took part in the town of japan's prefecture. the mass burial is highly unusual because custom normally calls for the dead to be cremated. however, cremation centers can't operate now because of oil and electricity shortages. the official death toll from the quake and tsunami now stands at over 10,000. >>> overnight, libyan rebels against leader moammar gaddafi announced they regained control of the eastern city. the victory exactly one week after u.s.-led forces started launching missile strikes inside the country. president obama in his
. >>> this morning the u.s. navy is rushing to help cool the japanese power plant still at risk of overheating. these are pictures from the navy and they show the barges loaded with freshwater, water, headed towards the fukashima dai-ichi complex it. will be poured on the reactors inside the complex to help cool them down. they were using seawater but now want freshwater. >>> also in japan a mass funeral service for 700 victims of the earthquake and tsunami. the social...
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the u.s. state department has posted a travel alert regarding the disaster in japan. the department is urging u.s. citizens to avoid non-essential travel to japan, saying strong aftershocks are likely for weeks. the alert says citizens currently in japan should contact family to let them know they're safe if internet and phone serves are down. text messaging or social media. and there are still flights in and out of japan scheduled for this morning. we checked with san francisco international airport, and there are three flights scheduled to arrive between 9 and 10 a.m. there are also two departures scheduled between 11 and noon. we were there yesterday as people waited all day for a flight to tokyo following the deadly earthquake. they finally took off after 10 p.m. last night. we continue our coverage of the earthquake and tsunami on our website. to see a slide show and incredible video, and to learn how to help the victims in japan, just visit ktvu.com. >>> today is the sixth-month annivers
the u.s. state department has posted a travel alert regarding the disaster in japan. the department is urging u.s. citizens to avoid non-essential travel to japan, saying strong aftershocks are likely for weeks. the alert says citizens currently in japan should contact family to let them know they're safe if internet and phone serves are down. text messaging or social media. and there are still flights in and out of japan scheduled for this morning. we checked with san francisco international...
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that agent was the first u.s. law enforcement official to be killed in the line of duty in mexico in more than 20 years. >>> today, former house speaker, newt gingrich, is expected to talk about a mob 2012 presidential -- possible 2012 presidential campaign. his spokesperson says he won't be setting up an exploratory committee yet. he says he and his wife need to tie up loose ends with their businesses before they do that. >>> the army has filed almost two dozen new charges against the army private suspected of turning over tins of thousands -- tens of thousands of classified documents to to wikileaks. the new charges include aiding the enemy. that's a capital offense. but prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty. private manning has been held in a military jail since july. >>> 8:19. a decision by san francisco court could make it harder for some people to get a job. why a federal appeals court is upholding a one-strike rule. >>> and where one of northern california's most popular tourist spots is. >>> go
that agent was the first u.s. law enforcement official to be killed in the line of duty in mexico in more than 20 years. >>> today, former house speaker, newt gingrich, is expected to talk about a mob 2012 presidential -- possible 2012 presidential campaign. his spokesperson says he won't be setting up an exploratory committee yet. he says he and his wife need to tie up loose ends with their businesses before they do that. >>> the army has filed almost two dozen new charges...
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according to the u.s. navy, the u.s. has spent $225 million on tomahawk missiles just to establish that no-fly zone in libya. it will cost $100 million a week to maintain that zone. military officials say they may have to ask congress for more money now but lawmakers on both sides say america cannot afford it. >>> 7:19. this just out, the congress department says new home sales fell by almost 20% last month. that figure represents the sale of 250,000 homes which is lowest level on record. it's also lower than economists expected. they predicted a 2% rise in sales to 285,000 homes new -- new homes sold. >>> palo alto partners and education, it's a nonprofit foundation, says it will donate a record $3.4 million to city schools. the nonprofit says while parent contributions were up, people without children enrolled in district schools donated 68% more than last year. some of the money will be used to pay for classroom aide, elective courses and guidance counsels remembers. >>> claims of eating cereal for breakfast is good f
according to the u.s. navy, the u.s. has spent $225 million on tomahawk missiles just to establish that no-fly zone in libya. it will cost $100 million a week to maintain that zone. military officials say they may have to ask congress for more money now but lawmakers on both sides say america cannot afford it. >>> 7:19. this just out, the congress department says new home sales fell by almost 20% last month. that figure represents the sale of 250,000 homes which is lowest level on...
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the u.s. in light of the impact of all of the natural disasters that happened in japan with their nuclear facility. >> that was the senator from tennessee there testifying. >>> losing ground in libya. which side retreated overnight? and the country is offering a new home to moammar gadhafi. >>> good morning. mostly sunny. we some higher clouds. some postal fog. but overall, it will be a nice day and warmer. 60s by the coast. inland, a few low 80s. >>> new this president, the president of uganda says libyan leader, moammar gadhafi, can come live in uganda if he decides to flee libya. however, in libya, forces close to moammar gadhafi appear to be retreating from two of the towns they had just recaptured over the weekend. the opposition leaders are asking the international community to give weapons to the rebels so they stand a better chance of the libyan government troops. but there are concerns this morning about who those rebelled troops are. the nato commander testified on capitol hill, late
the u.s. in light of the impact of all of the natural disasters that happened in japan with their nuclear facility. >> that was the senator from tennessee there testifying. >>> losing ground in libya. which side retreated overnight? and the country is offering a new home to moammar gadhafi. >>> good morning. mostly sunny. we some higher clouds. some postal fog. but overall, it will be a nice day and warmer. 60s by the coast. inland, a few low 80s. >>> new this...
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sort of like the u.s. equivalent of capitol hill. we have not had a chance to go anywhere outside of tokyo right now. the transportation is very limited. as you can imagine. with everything that's been going on up there. but i've been listening closely. right now, i have the japanese national news on. a short while ago, early this evening, they had japanese officials who came on, who were talking and giving updates of the situation. it's just been really heartbreaking to see some of these pictures. we've been getting in a lot in our studios at ktvu. but they've been coming in. the some of the pictures will be seen shortly as we send them from japan to california. people looking for family members. people who have just seen their houses be swept down by water. people just torn up by what we're seeing. but they're experiencing it right here. it's just, it's very difficult to watch. >> jana, can you dive in a little bit on the mood out there on the streets of tokyo? i know you've only been there a short time, but are things up and runni
sort of like the u.s. equivalent of capitol hill. we have not had a chance to go anywhere outside of tokyo right now. the transportation is very limited. as you can imagine. with everything that's been going on up there. but i've been listening closely. right now, i have the japanese national news on. a short while ago, early this evening, they had japanese officials who came on, who were talking and giving updates of the situation. it's just been really heartbreaking to see some of these...
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one u.s. officials says the navy is launching a sea launch attack against libya's coastal air defenses. officials say the u.s. intends to limited its involvement at least in the initial stages. to helping protect french and other air missions by taking out libyan air defenses. additional attacks could be launched depending on how forces respond. >>> the southern california college student who made a youtube rant against asian students is now dropping out of school. alexander wallace says she is leaving ucla because of the harassment she's received following her video going viral. she criticizes asian students for talking too loudly on their cell phones in the library including those who called home following the japanese earthquake. she is leaving ucla even though officials decided she would not face any punishment. >>> the america's cup is coming to san francisco in 2013. and that could lead it a major expansion for a historic streetcar line. a new proposal by the national park service would
one u.s. officials says the navy is launching a sea launch attack against libya's coastal air defenses. officials say the u.s. intends to limited its involvement at least in the initial stages. to helping protect french and other air missions by taking out libyan air defenses. additional attacks could be launched depending on how forces respond. >>> the southern california college student who made a youtube rant against asian students is now dropping out of school. alexander wallace...
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millions of retired, and disabled people in the u.s. will face another year without an increase in social security payment. the government is declaring a slight cost of living adjustment next year, which would be the first increase since 2009. for midwest people, rising medicare premiums will wipe out any in race in social security. by law, people who receive both medicare, and social security, have their medicare premiums deducted each month. >>> the awards program was designed to help pg and e manage gas flow in the winter, following the deadly explosion. the utility says it sent $25 cards to 150,000 customers. >>> a vintage lamborghini is being blamed for a garage fire inside a home in detroit. an explosion occurred. the resulting fire ended up spreading through the entire home. >> the garage is completely destroyed. the first level of the had a home is completely destroyed by fire. the heavy smoke coming from the first level of the house, and obviously from the garage area. >> the fire officials are trying to determine what exactly
millions of retired, and disabled people in the u.s. will face another year without an increase in social security payment. the government is declaring a slight cost of living adjustment next year, which would be the first increase since 2009. for midwest people, rising medicare premiums will wipe out any in race in social security. by law, people who receive both medicare, and social security, have their medicare premiums deducted each month. >>> the awards program was designed to...
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the u.s. senate today is set to vote on emergency short- term legislation that would avoid a government shutdown on friday. it passed in the house. it also includes $4 billion in cuts. it gives the white house and congress an additional two weeks to work out a spending bill to work this out. >>> soaring gas prices are driving some people to fill up illegally. police in south carolina say there have been at least five incidents of people stealing gas. police say someone is drilling holes in people's gas tanks and training out the gas. most people don't realize there's a hole in the tank until their next trip to the gas station. it can cost around $1,000 to repair the damage. >> that's one i have never heard. >> right. >>> we've been -- sal's been telling us about some major traffic problems this morning. >> that's right. the biggest problem, of course, is in marin county on southbound 101. we found out more information about what happened. the load shifted on this truck and caused the trailer t
the u.s. senate today is set to vote on emergency short- term legislation that would avoid a government shutdown on friday. it passed in the house. it also includes $4 billion in cuts. it gives the white house and congress an additional two weeks to work out a spending bill to work this out. >>> soaring gas prices are driving some people to fill up illegally. police in south carolina say there have been at least five incidents of people stealing gas. police say someone is drilling...
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. >>> also -- why the shooting of u.s. airmen in germany could have been a lot worse. >>> the nfl negotiations are in overtime. why a work stoppage could be good news for one bay area city. >>> can you give up everything high -- give up everything high tech for a whole day? some people are being asked to do that and what it is they should do instead. >>> welcome back. good morning to you. marin, around 39 degrees. a little bit of haze there and a nice light breeze. >>> all right. our time is now 7:14. anti-government protests continue to happen in libya. in fact, they are happening in tripoli right now, one of the areas still controlled by libyan leader, moammar gadhafi. forces loyal to him boosted security last night preparing for today's forecast. this morning, there are reports that more than 1500 people are demonstrating there. the libyan government has cut off internet access in some areas trying to limit the protests. >>> also, we're getting new information right now about that 21-year-old man accused of shooting and
. >>> also -- why the shooting of u.s. airmen in germany could have been a lot worse. >>> the nfl negotiations are in overtime. why a work stoppage could be good news for one bay area city. >>> can you give up everything high -- give up everything high tech for a whole day? some people are being asked to do that and what it is they should do instead. >>> welcome back. good morning to you. marin, around 39 degrees. a little bit of haze there and a nice light...